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16 July 2016 3:37 PM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Movies, as scholars of Hitchcock and De Palma like to say, are a voyeuristic medium. But as soon as you say the word "voyeuristic," it sounds like you're talking about something sensational and titillating — i.e., sex. An indie drama like "Lazy Eye," by contrast, is voyeuristic, but in a far more refined and emotionally sophisticated way. The movie does have moments of raw sex. Mostly, though, we're at a weekend-getaway cabin in the middle of the Mojave Desert, watching and listening to Dean (Lucas Near-Verbrugghe), a pensively handsome Los Angeles graphic designer, play host to Alex (Aaron Costa Ganis), whom he had a serious fling with 15 years before, back when they were young bucks who picked each other up at an East Village dive bar and whiled away a carefree no-budget romantic summer together in New York City.
The two haven't spoken since (for reasons the »
- Owen Gleiberman
15 July 2016 11:57 AM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
To help sift through the increasing number of new releases (independent or otherwise), the Weekly Film Guide is here! Below you'll find basic plot, personnel and cinema information for all of this week's fresh offerings.
Starting this month, we've also put together a list for the entire month. We've included this week's list below, complete with information on screening locations for films in limited release.
See More: Here Are All the Upcoming Movies in Theaters for July 2016
Here are the films opening theatrically in the U.S. the week of Friday, July 15. All synopses provided by distributor unless listed otherwise.
Director: Paul Feig
Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Chris Hemsworth, Bill Murray, Charles Dance, Elizabeth Perkins, Sigourney Weaver
Synopsis: A paranormal researcher (Melissa McCarthy), a physicist (Kristen Wiig), a nuclear engineer (Kate McKinnon) and a subway worker (Leslie Jones »
- Steve Greene
12 July 2016 12:50 PM, PDT | Hollywoodnews.com | See recent Hollywoodnews.com news »
Slowly but surely, Kristen Stewart has been becoming one of our most interesting young actresses. At the same time, filmmaker Drake Doremus has been crafting some under the radar yet memorable work, namely with Like Crazy and Breathe In. Now, they've come together for Equals, a science fiction romance opening this weekend that's really quite interesting. I saw the movie back at the Tribeca Film Festival and found it very compelling, especially for Stewart's turn, as well as in regards to Doremus as an evolving director. Stewart also has Woody Allen's new film Cafe Society hitting this week, and I'll continue my praise of that one in a few days, but today I'm focused on Doremus' project with her. The flick is in some ways a sci-fi/dystopian take on Romeo and Juliet. It follows Silas (Nicholas Hoult) as he navigates a supposed "utopia »
- Joey Magidson
6 July 2016 2:01 PM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
"Equals" is set in a dystopian society where human emotions and illnesses have been eradicated. But when illustrator Silas (Nicholas Hoult) and his co-worker Nia (Kristen Stewart) gets infected with a mysterious disease that regains their ability to feel compassion and love. The two start to feel a growing attraction for the other and begin a secret forbidden relationship which becomes a passionate romance. But when their superiors start to become suspicious, Silas and Nia have to decide whether to return to the comfort of their familiar or risk it all and escape into a new world together.
Check out an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette from "Equals" featuring Stewart, Hoult, and director Drake Doremus discuss the film's production, how it's the final installment of Doremus' "love trilogy," and more.
Read More: Venice Review: Drake Doremus' 'Equals' With Kristen Stewart, Nicholas Hoult, Guy Pearce & Jacki Weaver
Doremus has previously directed the films "Like Crazy, »
- Vikram Murthi
4 July 2016 9:51 AM, PDT | Den of Geek | See recent Den of Geek news »
Kirsten Howard Jul 5, 2016
We dig through the ten recent straight-to-dvd films of Mr Nicolas Cage. Can we find a gem in there?
The first Nicolas Cage movie I saw wasn't one of the cool ones. It wasn't Wild At Heart, Raising Arizona or even Valley Girl. It was the Cher rom-com, Moonstruck.
My mum, having just gone through an acrimonious divorce, was trying to drum up the optimism to find love again, and apparently that involved watching a lot of rom-coms where an idealised – or at least intrinsically whimsical – version of love prevailed over boring old steadfast responsibility.
She would watch Dirty Dancing three or four times in a day, rewinding the ending relentlessly and bawling her eyes out. A VHS of Baby Boom was worn down until the tape resembled a type of grey, flimsy nylon. I hesitate to imagine what she was projecting with repeated viewings of Overboard, »
4 July 2016 7:45 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Martin Carr reviews the fifth episode of Scream: The TV Series season 2…
With the manky corpse of Jake making an unannounced appearance last episode recalling Carrie amongst other things, Scream goes for another thematic chestnut this week. Take everyone new, everyone old, lock them in one building and see what happens. As it turns out there is a touch more tension, no bloodletting beyond the occasional crossed word and a minor girl on girl tussle. Beyond the multiple accusations, powder keg atmosphere and usual teenage finger pointing, 'Dawn of the Dead' is another exercise in character development.
This is feeling more and more to me like Neighbours. That Australian soap opera which may still be running on Channel Five which gave us Jason Donovan, Alan Dale, Kylie Minogue and Guy Pearce. For film fans Alan Dale is the one you want to Google because everybody knows Pearce and his character acting chops. »
- Amie Cranswick
29 June 2016 2:46 AM, PDT | eyeforfilm.co.uk | See recent eyeforfilm.co.uk news »
A Scott Berg with Michael Grandage, Nicole Kidman and Laura Linney Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
Michael Grandage's Genius, starring Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Laura Linney, written by John Logan, based on Max Perkins: Editor of Genius, by A Scott Berg, has Dominic West as Ernest Hemingway, Guy Pearce as F Scott Fitzgerald and Vanessa Kirby as Zelda Fitzgerald to round out their literary world.
Max Perkins (Colin Firth) with Thomas Wolfe (Jude Law)
Scott Berg also wrote Kate Remembered, about Katharine Hepburn, who died on this date, June 29 in 2003. Cate Blanchett in Martin Scorsese's The Aviator (written by Logan), a Gustave Flaubert, Thomas Wolfe, Hemingway connection and Fitzgerald's Garden of Allah were revisited in our conversation.
Thomas Wolfe's (Jude Law) problem is that he can't stop writing. Like a feverish Rainer Werner Fassbinder of the page, he burns himself out. And the people around him, »
- Anne-Katrin Titze
28 June 2016 2:37 PM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Let's travel back to the year 2002. A weird and magical time where Guy Pearce was the original Colin Farrell (a talented, handsome up-and-comer getting plugged into leading-man blockbuster roles that squander his gifts) and Jeremy Irons could be convinced to dress up like a White Walker. That's right, we're talking about the forgettable remake […]
The post Take A Trip In This Video Essay About The 1960 & 2002 Versions Of 'The Time Machine' appeared first on The Playlist. »
- Ryan Oliver
22 June 2016 9:15 AM, PDT | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
ABC's gay rights miniseries "When We Rise" has filled out its cast with a slew of A-list guest stars, Variety has learned exclusively.
Rob Reiner, T.R. Knight, Phylicia Rashad, Richard Schiff, Mary McCormack, Arliss Howard, Henry Czerny, William Sadler and "NCIS" favorite Pauley Perrette will appear in the highly anticipated project in undisclosed roles.
The casting news comes as "When We Rise" wraps shooting today in Vancouver.
The group of guests join "When We Rise" regulars Guy Pearce, Mary-Louise Parker, Rachel Griffiths, Michael K. Williams and and Ivory Aquino, plus previously announced guest stars Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Denis O'Hare and David Hyde Pierce.
"When We Rise" — hailing from "Milk" scribe Dustin Lance Black — chronicles the personal and political struggles, setbacks and triumphs of a diverse family of Lgbt men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement from its turbulent infancy in the 20th »
- Elizabeth Wagmeister
21 June 2016 10:00 AM, PDT | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Dustin Lance Black, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of 2008's Milk, was nearing the end of production on a new TV series when he heard the news. Forty-nine people had been killed, and dozens more wounded, during a shooting massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12. The series, called When We Rise (it will air on ABC in 2017), which Black has created, executive produced, and co-directed, is a chronicle of the gay rights movement in America.The event in Orlando, of course, not only struck the Lgbt community but the Latino community as well. In response to the tragedy »
- Dustin Lance Black, @DLanceBlack
17 June 2016 8:29 AM, PDT | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
Sometimes words are just words. Other times a strong voice can bring written words to life. That is the goal of a writer after all. In Genius, Max Perkins (played by Colin Firth) is a man who helps bring these words to life, albeit, sometimes in a more condensed or cohesive form. He's an editor for Charles Scribner's Sons in New York in 1929. Thomas Wolfe (Jude Law) is a boisterous struggling writer when Perkins barges into Perkins' office with the hope to be the next classic writer published by the company, following in the footsteps of Hemingway and Fitzgerald, respectively. The ups and downs of this creative partnership push both of these men to their limits, as well as that of their wives (Nicole Kidman and Laura Linney).
When reading great works of literature, it's easy to forget the blood, sweat, and tears that go into such an undertaking. »
- Michael Haffner
16 June 2016 5:00 AM, PDT | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
If you're after a warm-blooded and witty crime series to counter all those stark Scandi noirs, who you gonna call? Guy Pearce's lawyer in a cardigan is your man
If you need to track someone down in Melbourne, you call Jack Irish. A clean-cut lawyer who had his life upended by personal tragedy, Irish – in the scrawny form of former Neighbours star Guy Pearce – is now a world-weary jack of all trades. Based in the rapidly gentrifying suburb of Fitzroy, he dabbles in debt-collecting, facilitates a dodgy horse-racing syndicate and, if the money is right, will take on the sort of missing person case the cops won't touch. While he would never call himself a private detective, Irish cultivates the stickybeak habits of a classic gumshoe. He likes drinking whisky, listening to jazz and, like all the best sleuths, has a distinctive car: a classic curvy Studebaker as battered and careworn as its owner.
After three TV movies based on Peter Temple's crime novels, Jack Irish recently morphed into a more traditional six-part series, apparently to better meet the demands of the international broadcasting marketplace. The first season, entitled Blind Faith, wrapped up last month on Fox in the UK. While each of the standalone movies was an enjoyably woolly wander through the Melbourne underworld, the expanded running time of the series is matched by a more international sweep that takes us far beyond Fitzroy.
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- Graeme Virtue
14 June 2016 12:43 PM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
"Before you catch the sequel that everyone hopes is a little more 'Toy Story 2' than 'Cars 2,' revisit the movie that had to spoil its own ending in its title," begins the latest Honest Trailer created by Screen Junkies for "Finding Nemo."
As usual, the video gives you a detailed, more straight-forward, blunt recap of the Disney and Pixar movie that made everyone fall in love with clownfish and Dory. And yes, the video does touch on the subject of the popularity of clownfish as pets and then the "death of countless fish that kids tried to free down the toilet."
Read More: Review: 'Finding Dory' Is A Compelling Argument In Defense Of Sequels
The heartwarming story will make you reevaluate your life but it will also take you on an adventure that "combines the wonder of 'The Little Mermaid,' the excitement of the 'Great Escape' and the musical talents of Ellen DeGeneres."
With "Finding Dory" being released in a few days, the Honest Trailer also hopes that Pixar didn't go full "Minions" on us (being that the "Despicable Me" spin-off received mixed reviews) and compares the forgetful fish to Guy Pearce's character in Christopher Nolan's thriller "Memento."
Read More: 'Piper' Exclusive Clip: Catch a First Look At The New Pixar Short Preceding 'Finding Dory'
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- Liz Calvario
14 June 2016 8:00 AM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
"The Holdouts," a new web series raising money on Kickstarter, is an ode to what some have called vanishing New York. It's the story of "a blue collar guy who just wants to get day-wasted for three dollars," but every gin joint he used to haunt has turned into a Starbucks or a Duane Reade or a Bank of America. Created by Dan Menke and Stephen Girasuolo, Menke wrote the script specifically with stars Kevin Corrigan ("Goodfellas," "The Departed") and Jayce Bartok ("The Cake Eaters") in mind.
"Kevin and I for a while had been sending each other the Jeremiah's Vanishing New York thing, bitching at four in the morning about something closing," Menke said, speaking from his rent-controlled Williamsburg studio. "Being a native New Yorker as he is, the underlying theme of people being priced out and the struggle to try to stay here was definitely something Kevin connected with." For years after meeting Corrigan, Menke wrote possible projects. "I would periodically get up the nerve to send them to him," the writer said, "and he liked this one."
Menke met Bartok when the actor appeared on his monthly variety show hosted by New York's filthiest marionette, The Arty Need Show. Originally, the show was about two down and out actors — with a running gag that Corrigan would always get recognized for his role in "Goodfellas," while Bartok got mistaken as someone's cousin's ex. "With the added backdrop of gentrification, the project has deepened exponentially," said Bartok. "It gives it that meaning, that edge, that wow, this is relevant."
Read More: Mary Stuart Masterson Wants to Open a Movie Studio in Upstate NY
Though he may be less recognizable than Corrigan, Bartok cut his teeth with bit parts in classics like "The Fisher King," and "School Ties." More recently, he has written and produced two features; "The Cake Eaters," with Kristin Stewart and Bruce Dern, which won best feature at The Stony Brook Film Festival in 2008, and "Fall to Rise," starring Daphne Rubin-Vega.
The gentrification subject is particularly relevant to Bartok, whose artist mother moved him to Soho when he was eleven. "We moved to Soho when it was bodegas and art galleries, that kind of 'After Hours' Martin Scorsese Soho, and over 20 years I watched it become this kind of Euro mall." Bartok was a Soho holdout until five years ago, when he moved to the Fort Greene neighborhood in Brooklyn. "You couldn't leave the house on weekends," he said. "There was no neighborhood anymore."
The series has a bit of an "Odd Couple" feel, with Bartok playing the naïve newbie and Corrigan schooling his character on the real New York. The team is hoping the five-minute episodes will gain momentum like the hit web series "High Maintenance," and get picked up for television.
Why are such accomplished film and television actors turning to web content? According to Bartok, "these days, just business wise, when you have major movie stars doing pilot after pilot, and you're competing with Tony winners for one episode of 'Elementary,' you're like wow, this is it, it truly is an actor's life."
It almost sounds as tough as say, holding out on a New York apartment.
"The Holdouts" is produced by Savin Rock Entertainment. Help get it made by contributing on Kickstarter.
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- Judith Dry
12 June 2016 3:03 AM, PDT | eyeforfilm.co.uk | See recent eyeforfilm.co.uk news »
Nicole Kidman haunts Jude Law as he speaks on John Logan's script for Michael Grandage's Genius Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
Laura Linney on Mrs Maxwell Perkins: 'She was kept outside of Manhattan, sort of away from the cultural hotbed of the city' Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze In Genius, Maxwell Perkins (Colin Firth), who wears a hat at all times, even indoors while working in shirtsleeves or during dinner with his wife and five daughters, knows good writing when he sees it. Mrs Perkins (Laura Linney), a playwright herself, shoots her husband knowing glances. She is treated by Thomas Wolfe (Jude Law) as though she were as meaningless as a speck of dirt, while his mistress and patron, the married Mrs Aline Bernstein (Nicole Kidman), knows their relationship is doomed. Scribner's Sons editor Perkins previously worked with Ernest Hemingway (Dominic West) and F Scott Fitzgerald (Guy Pearce) who were haunted by different demons than the compulsive Wolfe and only briefly make an appearance here as does Zelda (Vanessa Kirby).
At the New York premiere, Laura Linney stated that A Scott Berg's Max Perkins: Editor of Genius and her grandmother helped shape her character »
- Anne-Katrin Titze
10 June 2016 9:05 PM, PDT | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Genius Lionsgate/ Roadside Attractions Reviewed by: Harvey Karten, Shockya Grade: B Director: Michael Grandage Written by: John Logan, based on the book Max Perkins: Editor of Genius Cast: Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney, Guy Pearce, Dominic West Screened at: Review 1, NYC, 6/1/16 Opens: June 10, 2016 After you see this film, if you do not go right to Amazon and spend fourteen bucks for Look Homeward Angel (Thomas Wolfe's autobiographical novel about a young man's wanderlust and passion to leave his small town and tumultuous family life for a more intellectual experience), you either dozed off during part of "Genius" or have given over your reading [ Read More ]
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- Harvey Karten
10 June 2016 10:31 AM, PDT | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
A-listers pack this weekend's bounty of new Specialty theatrical titles. Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate are jointly opening Genius with Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman, Jude Law, Laura Linney and Guy Pearce in over a dozen locations, while distribution newcomer Electric Entertainment is heading out with its first release Blackway, which it produced, starring Anthony Hopkins and Julia Stiles. And narratives don't have a monopoly on Hollywood notables. A24 is opening De Palma… »
10 June 2016 10:04 AM, PDT | Rollingstone.com | See recent Rolling Stone news »
The family that slays together stays together" — it's a phrase might as well be inscribed in Latin on the Cody clan's crest. Three generations of burglars and thieves come together under one roof on TNT's rough-hewn new drama Animal Kingdom (an Americanized adaptation of the 2010 Australian crime thriller) and precious little is off-limits: the kids blow lines of coke in front of their elders, the oldest son delivers an extended angry tirade to his relatives while hanging dong, and if someone gets bumped off during a messy jewel heist, you »
7 June 2016 9:01 PM, PDT | LatinoReview | See recent LatinoReview news »
All the elements inherent in many successful movies are present in the upcoming Colin Firth and Jude Law biographical film, Genius. Gifted actors (the aforementioned are joined by Nicole Kidman and Laura Linney, among others), a seasoned screenwriter (John Logan, who wrote Gladiator and The Aviator, among others), and the trappings—from costumes to sets—of period movies. But, when it comes to the end product, the total for Genius is not greater than the sum of its parts. The film is loud on the surface but mostly flat underneath.
Jude Law plays the misunderstood early 20th Century American novelist Thomas Wolfe. In the opening scenes, he walks into the office of famed New York editor Max Perkins, already a successful publisher of the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway. Perkins, played by a solid Colin Firth (one of the few outstanding lead performances in the film), becomes »
- J Don Birnam
7 June 2016 11:30 AM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
"The Martian" actress Mackenzie Davis has joined Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford in Alcon's "Blade Runner" sequel.
Robin Wright is also on board with "Sicario" director Denis Villeneuve helming.
The sequel, set several decades after the original, is written by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green, and succeeds the initial story by Fancher and David Peoples based on Philip K. Dick's novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep." Story details are not being revealed.
The film is set to bow on Oct. 6, 2017.
Warner Bros. is handling domestic distribution and Sony will handle international distribution.
Multi-Oscar nominated cinematographer Roger Deakins will reunite with Villeneuve on the project.
Alcon Entertainment acquired the film, television and ancillary franchise rights to "Blade Runner" in 2011 from the late producer Bud Yorkin and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin to produce prequels and sequels to the iconic science-fiction thriller. Cynthia Sikes Yorkin will produce along with Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove. »
- Justin Kroll
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Summit H.S. Head Coach Kostibos Leads Maroon and White Football Camp June 13-14
Fourteen Hilltoppers Named to Football All-Conference Team; Six Summit Players Earn First Team Honors
Fourteen Hilltoppers Named to Football All-Conference Team; Six Summit Players Earn First-Team Honors
Matteo diMayorca Credits: Greg Elliott / TAPinto Summit
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By GREG ELLIOTT
December 14, 2015 at 1:13 PM
SUMMIT, NJ – Fourteen Summit High School Varsity Football Team members have earned Mid-State 38, Raritan Division, All-Conference honors, as voted on by the conference's coaches.
The honorees include:
First Team
Matteo diMayorca – Offensive Line – Senior
Liam Dougherty – Linebacker – Junior
Jake Froschauer – Quarterback – Junior
Matt Grange – Offensive Line – Junior
Matt Newman – Running Back – Senior
Danny Petrela – Defensive Line – Junior
Second Team
Robby Faris – Strong Safety – Senior
Christian Fusco – Free Safety – Junior
Michael Mahecha – Offensive Line – Junior
Honorable Mention
Donovan Cahill – Offensive Line – Senior
Teddy Cranley – Linebacker – Senior
Tyler Gramigna – Linebacker – Senior
Matt Murdock – Kick Return – Junior
Jonathan Ramirez – Defensive Line – Senior
Matt Newman Names Team MVP as Summit H.S. Football Announce Year-End Awards: Cranley, Faris, Gramigna and diMayorca Also Honored
Matt Newman Named Team MVP as Summit H.S. Football Announce Year-End Awards; Cranley, Faris, Gramigna, and diMayorca Also Honored
Robby Faris – Coaches Award. Credits: Greg Elliott / TAPinto Summit
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SHS 2015 Football Winners
Newman – SHS FB MVP 2015
Cranley – SHS FB Coaches Award
diMayorca – SHS FB Coaches Award
Faris – SHS FB Coaches Award
Gramigna – SHS FB Most Improved
Robby Faris – Coaches Award.
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By GREG ELLIOTT
December 10, 2015 at 10:29 AM
SUMMIT, NJ – Matt Newman, who accumulated more than 1.200 all-purpose yards during the season, has been named the Summit High School Varsity Football Team 2015 Most Valuable Player. The senior running back accepted the award at the team end-of-season dinner, where four other Hilltoppers were honored, including:
Teddy Cranley, Robby Faris, and Matteo diMayorca – Coaches Award
Tyler Gramigna – Most Improved Player
Newman was Summit's go-to running back and overall offensive workhorse all season long, carrying the ball 85 times and ending the year as their leading receiver with 27 receptions netting 374 yards.
He scored eight touchdowns, including the Hilltoppers only such score in their season-ending 20-16 NJSIAA playoff defeat at Colonia. Against the Patriots, Newman had an epic game, carrying the ball 33 times for 176 yards despite cramping up on numerous occasions.
Summit Head Coach Kevin Kostibos called Newman's effort versus Colonia, "One of the best performances I have ever seen."
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Cranley, Faris, and diMayorca were each earned Coaches Awards, presented to team members "who embody what it means to be a Hilltopper."
Senior linebacker Cranley had 44 tackles, two of which were for a loss, and two sacks.
Kostibos said of Cranley, "He was the heart and soul of our defense, When we needed a big play, he made it."
Senior defensive / offensive lineman and team caption diMayorca, had 33 tackles, nine of which were for a loss, and was the team co-leader in sacks with four. Big and agile, as an offensive lineman he was instrumental in Summit's ground attack.
Praising diMayorca's contributions on the field and in the classroom — which will see him continue his football and education at Harvard — Kostibos said, "Matteo is achieving something that every student athlete should aspire to achieve."
Safety and captain Faris had 34 tackles, three of which were for a loss, and had one interception.
In honoring Faris, Kostibos spoke of the senior's maturity and called him "a special young man."
Senior linebacker Gramigna was a defensive force, had 44 tackles, and was the co-leader in tackles for a loss with 12, and sacks with four.
Kostibos lauded Gramigna's on-field accomplishments, and noted that — because Summit changed defensive coordinators and schemes prior to the season — Gramigna, originally slated to play defensive end, was switched to linebacker. Despite the positional change, he excelled in his new role.
In a season stained by the Evan Murray tragedy, Summit (6-4) had a roller coaster year, starting 3-0, losing three in a row, then rallying — showing tremendous grit and perseverance in the process — to win their final three games before heading to the playoffs.
Leadership and Perseverance Personified: Summit's Ryan Richson Nominated for 'Heart of a Giant' Award
Leadership and Perseverance Personified: Summit's Ryan Richson Nominated for 'Heart of a Giant' Award
Summit senior Ryan Richson leads his teammates to the field prior to their "Friday Night Lights" win over Governor Livingston. Credits: Greg Elliott / TAPinto Summit
October 8, 2015 at 11:23 AM
SUMMIT, NJ – An injury suffered early in his junior season has caused Summit High School Varsity Football Team senior quarterback Ryan Richson to miss the 2015 Hilltoper campaign.
Richson's response has been to — just as he would if he was the starter — totally commit himself to the team. His teammates response? They elected him one of three captains prior to the season.
Richson's leadership in the face of personal adversity is remarkable, and Summit Head Coach Kevin Kostibos has nominated his senior captain for the 2015 USA Football "Heart of a Giant" Award.
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The honor is presented to the high school football player from the tri-state area who best exemplifies what it means to have the "Heart of a Giant" based on the athlete's work ethic, dedication, character, teamwork, and desire and drive to succeed both on the field and in the classroom.
Kostibos said, "Ryan is like another coach. He's there every day. I applaud him. It's not easy to be in the position he's in."
Six finalists are determined based on the results of on-line voting, and their high schools each receive a $1,500 equipment grant. In addition, the high school of the finalist selected as the "Heart of a Giant" winner receives an additional $3,500 equipment grant, with the individual recognized at the New York Giants' December 20 game vs. the Carolina Panthers.
Voters can cast one vote — per device — every 24 hours through November 11, and can vote for Richson by scrolling down to his profile within the list of "Week 2 Nominees."
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Senior varsity captain, Ryan Richson, has been selected as one of the nominees who will compete for a spot as a finalist for the 2015 USA Football Heart of a Giant award presented by the New York Giants and Hospital for Special Surgery.
The award is presented to the high school football player from the New Jersey, New York and Connecticut Tri-State area who best exemplifies what it means to have the Heart of a Giant based on the athlete's work ethic, dedication, character, teamwork and desire and drive to succeed both on the field and in the classroom. Richson was nominated by Summit Head Football Coach, Kevin Kostibos, for the perseverance, commitment and leadership demonstrated since sustaining a concussion early last season that ended his playing career. Kostibos recently stated, "Ryan is like another coach. He's there every day. I applaud him. It's not easy to be in the position he's in."
Six finalists are determined based on he results of on-line voting and their high schools each receive a $1,500 equipment grant. In addition, the high school of the finalist selected as the Heart of a Giant winner receives an additional $3,500 equipment grant, with the individual recognized at the New York Giants' December 20 game vs. the Carolina Panthers.
Voters can cast one vote per device every 24 hours now through November 11 by using the link below and connecting to Ryan's profile within the list of Week 2 nominees. Please help support Summit football by voting for Ryan Richson as a 2015 Heart of a Giant finalist!
Group 4:
Middletown South (3-0) 38
Summit (3-0) 34
Millburn (3-0) 33
Phillipsburg (2-1) 30
Colonia (3-0) 29
Woodbridge (3-0) 27
Sayreville (2-1) 24
Middletown North (2-1) 23
North Hunterdon (1-2) 17
Princeton (1-2) 13
West Windsor-Plainsboro North (1-2) 12
Long Branch (1-2) 11
Irvington (0-3) 5
Iselin Kennedy (0-3) 5
Scotch Plains-Fanwood (0-3) 2
West Windsor-Plainsboro South (0-3) 2.
Summit Flips Switch in Second Quarter, Eases Past Governor Livingston 30-6 in 'Friday Night Lights' Game
Summit Flips Switch in Second Quarter, Eases Past Governor Livingston 30-6 in 'Friday Night Lights' Game
Summit's Matt Murdock scored on this run in the third quarter, giving the Hilltoppers a 23-0 lead.
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Summit's Matt Murdock scored on this run in the third quarter, giving the Hilltoppers a 23-0 lead.
By GREG ELLIOTT
September 19, 2015 at 12:00 AM
SUMMIT, NJ – They were back in black, but it took them a while to get on track.
The Summit High School Varsity Football Team faced Governor Livingston (GL) in the traditional "Friday Night Lights" game at Investors Bank Field, donning the special black uniforms they debuted at the 2014 "FNL" contest.
The event is a rite of the impending fall season in the Hilltop City, a community gathering where residents aged three to 93 assemble to celebrate Summit and, specifically, Summit football.
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The visiting Highlanders, however, were not in a celebratory mood, and their defensive scheme and effort stymied the Hilltoppers offense in the first half, not allowing a Summit first down until just prior to the midway point of the second quarter.
Gifted by a GL miscue, the Hilltoppers sputtering engine finally turned over, and Summit steadily pulled away from the Highlanders, winning comfortably 30-6, and improving to 2-0 on the season.
if one was a fan of defense, the first quarter was nirvana. Neither team could move the ball, and GL's loading up of the defensive front — with seven or eight players on the line — was daring Summit to throw the ball. The defense befuddled the Hilltoppers, who looked all dressed up with nowhere to go.
Summit's quarterback and punter, Jake Froschauer was, however, having success with his foot, booming punts, easily winning the kicking game, and giving the Hilltoppers the edge in the field position battle.
In the second quarter, Rhajon Venable and the Summit special teams did a great job downing one of Froschauer's punts inside the GL one yard line. After two attempts to grind out some space from which to work failed, the Highlanders were faced with a third-and-long from their own 2 yard line.
The subsequent snap was high and wide, and skipped out of the end zone for a safety. The Hilltoppers led 2-0 at the 8:52 mark, and the break seemed to give the Summit offense the spark it needed to get in gear.
After the ensuing kickoff from the GL 20 yard line gave Summit great field position, the Hilltoppers cashed in less than 90 seconds later.
Froschauer found Matt Newman on a 39-yard route down the left sideline. The PAT from Jack Johnson made it 9-0 Hilltoppers with 7:29 left before the half.
Summit found the end zone again with just 40.5 seconds left before the break. Froschauer hit Matt Murdock on a 11-yarder, and Johnson tacked on the extra point to make 16-0.
Murdock's second touchdown on the night, a two-yard plunge with 2:57 left in the third quarter, was set up by a long, 60-yard Sam Zanelli run down the left sideline. Johnson's PAT made it 23-0.
Despite having no passing game, GL made it tough on the Hilltoppers all night, and they broke through when Will Nicholson burst through the right side of the Summit line, then cut left and went 62 yards. The two-point conversion failed and, with 53.5 seconds left in the quarter, it was 23-6.
Summit closed out the scoring when Froschauer threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Newman. Johnson capped a perfect PAT night by drilling the kick through the uprights, and it was 30-6 Hilltoppers with 9:51 to play.
Afterwards, Summit Head Coach Kevin Kostibos attributed his team's early-game offensive struggles to the strong scheme and effort of their opponent. "Give Governor Livingston all the credit. They packed the box, and made us throw to beat them," he said. "it took us a while to get going, and we have a young team in terms of first-year starters. Our defense was outstanding tonight, and that gave us some time to put things together."
Next up for Summit is a tough trip to Warren Hills September 25. Kick off is set for 7 p.m.
Strength in Numbers: Six Hilltoppers Reach Pay Dirt as Summit Beats North Plainfield 39-21 in Season Opener
Strength in Numbers: Six Hilltoppers Reach Pay Dirt as Summit Beats North Plainfield 39-21 in Season Opener
Matt Newman carries the ball for the Hilltoppers in their 39-21, season-opening win over North Plainfield.
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Matt Newman carries the ball for the Hilltoppers in their 39-21, season-opening win over North Plainfield.
By GREG ELLIOTT
September 12, 2015 at 12:57 AM
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit High School Varsity Head Football Coach Kevin Kostibos has plainly stated that his squad will need contributions from the entirety of his team, in all facets of the game, in order for the 2015 Hilltoppers to enjoy the type of success the program is accustomed to.
If the season opener versus North Plainfield is a harbinger of things to come, the "it takes a village" mentality has taken root, as six Summit players scored touchdowns, the defensive and offensive lines were stout, and special teams contributed two big plays en route to the Hilltoppers 39-21 victory over the Canucks.
Quarterback Jake Froschauer threw for one touchdown and ran for another, and Matt Newman, Michael Flanagan, Matt Murdock, Sam Zanelli, and Garrett Cahill all found the end zone as Summit won comfortably, despite trailing by a point during the first quarter.
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The Hilltoppers scored on their opening drive when, on 4th-and-5 from the North Plainfield 14 yard line, Froschauer took a bootleg around the right side and blasted into the end zone. The PAT was blocked, and Summit led 6-0 at the 9:26 mark.
The Canucks answered back immediately as Karon Mack took the ensuing kickoff back to midfield. The big return sparked North Plainfield who used a mix of runs and passes to set up a Ceisean Tucker score. After the PAT, the Canucks led 7-6 with 5:40 left in the first quarter.
Cumulative Team Effort Key to Summit H.S. Football Building on Era of Excellence
Cumulative Team Effort Key to Summit H.S. Football Building on Era of Excellence
Summit High School Varsity Head Football Coach Kevin Kostibos speaks to his team after a recent practice. The Hilltoppers open their season September 11 at North Plainfield.
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Summit High School Varsity Head Football Coach Kevin Kostibos speaks to his team after a recent practice. The Hilltoppers open their season September 11 at North …
By GREG ELLIOTT
September 10, 2015 at 2:05 PM
SUMMIT, NJ – In the classic George Roy Hill film "Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid," Paul Newman's Butch and Robert Redford's Sundance are suddenly pursued by a mysterious posse. Perplexed by the anonymity of those now chasing them, Butch asks Sundance, "Who are those guys?"
High school football pundits might just be asking themselves the same thing about the 2015 Summit Hilltopper Varsity. Returning less than a handful — three to be exact — of starters from the 2014 team that went 9-2, their success will come from embodying the very concept and definition of the word "team."
This group of Hilltoppers does not have a marquee "name" player, at least at this stage of the season. There is no Chris Zanelli, Colm Dougherty, Andrew Helmer, Mike Badgley, Pat Maloney, Charlie Terry, AJ Iarussi, or any of the other heralded-type players that received the lion's share of the accolades as Summit went 65-4 since 2009, produced three undefeated seasons, and won three state titles.
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In this environment of a cloaked persona, however, a team identity is emerging, and third-year head Coach Kevin Kostibos likes what he sees so far. "This is a players team," he said, quickly adding, "These guys really care a lot about each other, are a bunch of good athletes, and they know that each one of them has to do their job for us to enjoy success as a team."
While much may be not known outside of the program about Summit's personnel this season, some elements are a given. The Hilltoppers will employ the Spread Wing-T; they're going to play a high-octane, up-tempo, no-huddle offense; and they will be well prepared and tough to play against, hallmarks of the "Pride, Discipline, and Tradition" era began by former Head Coach John Liberato and carried forward by Kostibos and his staff.
And, of course, there will be significant talent on the roster, even if is has yet to be hyped.
While much of the attention will undoubtedly fall on the "skill" positions of quarterback, running back, and wide receiver, Kostibos believes the strength of his team will be in the trenches, specifically the offensive and defensive lines.
Senior Tackle Matteo diMayorca, the lone returning starter on offense, anchors an offensive line that includes center Donovan Cahill, guards Michael Mahecha and Justin Hong and tackle Matt Grange, that should open holes for Summit's ground attack, which will help set up the passing game.
A pair of Matts — Murdock and Newman — will get the ball in different sets as the slot backs, assisted by fullbacks Sam Zanelli and Michael Flanagan, who will also carry the rock as well as block.
If there is a player on the roster who comes with some advance fanfare, it is quarterback Jake Froschauer, the junior who started a handful of games last season as injuries decimated the Hilltopper signal caller depth chart.
Now taller and 30-pounds stronger and sturdier, Froschauer is coming off a big camp summer, and looks poised to take the next step in his development. Although possessing a cannon for an arm, Kostibos is quick to point out that, "Jake is only a junior, and has half his high school career in front of him – he is still learning every play, every day."
If, as expected, Summit executes its running game to a high standard, Froschauer will get some clear looks down field, and chances are high that some big team and individual offensive numbers will be generated. Wideouts Garrett Cahill, Alex Crane, Kyle Kanaley, and Christian Fusco will be Froschauer's targets.
Defensively, new defensive coordinator Dan Gregory joins the staff from Hanover Park, and implements a new 3-4 scheme, which just happens to ideally suit the Hilltoppers personnel. Along with diMayorca, John Ramirez and Danny Petrela will be the down lineman, while Teddy Cranley and Liam Dougherty will handle inside linebacker duties, and Tyler Gramigna along with Peter Galuppo will man the outside linebacker spots.
In the secondary, Faris and Fusco will be the safeties, operating behind a cornerback corps that includes Murdock, Wayne Johnson, Rhajon Venable, and John Armwood,
"We will need to execute in all facets of the game to reach out potential. It will come down to fundamentals, and our ability to get better every day in practice and improve as the season progresses," said Kostibos.
Summit will face their traditional conference opponents this season and then, if successful, some new faces in the state playoffs, courtesy of a move from Group III to Group IV. "This is a great opportunity for our football program," said Kostibos. "This section has some of the best programs in the state in it, and we look forward to bringing our type of football to those programs,"
2015 Summit Hilltoppers Varsity Football Roster
1 – Jeff Chen, senior – K
2 – Ray Alarashi, sophomore – WR/FS
3 – Robby Faris, senior – RB/SS (C)
4 – John Armwood III, senior – WR/CB
5 – Wayne Johnson, senior, RB/C
6 – Will Goldy, sophomore – WR/DB
7 – Christian Fusco, junior – WR/DB
8 – Michael Flanagan, junior – RB/LB
9 – Jake Froschauer, junior – QB/FS
10 – Ryan Richson, senor – QB/FS (C)
11 – Kyle Kanaley, senior – WR/DB
12 – Tyler Gramigna, senior – WR/LB
13 – Peter Galuppo, junior – WR/LB
15 – Quinn Halper, sophomore – RB/DB
16 – Ken Bacchiani – sophomore – WR/DB
17 – Chris Giangiulio, junior – WR/DB
19 – Oleg Yaseyko, sophomore – RB/SS
20 – DJ Jackson, sophomore – WR/DB
23 – Sam Zanelli, junior – RB/LB
24 – Brendan McGinn, junior – WR/DB
25 – Thomas Tarashuk, junior – WR/DB
26 – Jack Johnson, junior – RB/DB
27 – Matt Murdock, junior – RB/DB
28 – Rhajon Venable, junior – RB/DB
29 – David Medina, junior – RB/DB
30 – Andrew Miller, sophomore – QB/LB
31 – Liam Dougherty, junior – OL/LB
32 – Teddy Cranley, senior – OL/LB
34 – Luca Curran, sophomore – RB/DB
35 – Stephen Sajer, sophomore – RB/LB
36 – Miguel Suarez, junior – K/DB
40 – Griffin Drake, sophomore – RB/DB
42 – Hafiz Harper, sophomore – RB/DB
43 – Will Hurley, sophomore – WR/DB
44 – Matt Newman, senior – RB/DB
50 – Donovan Cahill, senior – OL/DL
51 – Spencer Frey, junior – OL/LB
52 – Allen Steele, sophomore – OL/LB
53 – Joe Shepard, sophomore – OL/LB
53 – Jacob Rogers, sophomore – OL/DL
54 – Justin Hong, junior – OL/LB
55 – Kevin Cahill, sophomore – OL/DL
56 – Craig Ackerly, junior – RB/LB
57 – Michael Mahecha, junior – OL/DL
60 – Danny Petrela, junior – OL/DL
61 – Jonathan Ramirez, senior – OL/DL
62 – Chris Helmer, sophomore – OL/DL
64 – Matt Grange, junior – OL/DL
67 – Patrick Codey, junior – OL/DL
70 – Rendor Michael, sophomore- OL/DL
72 – Miles Dewald, sophomore – OL/DL
77 – Matteo diMayorca, senior – OL/DL (C)
78 – Tyler Tomlin, junior – OL/DL
80 – Joey Vostal, sophomore – WR/LB
81 – Max Hayford, sophomore – WR/DB
82 – Garrett Cahill, senior – WR/DB
84 – Hans Seaz, sophomore – WR/DB
85 – Peter Maldonado, sophomore – WR/LB
86 – Anthony Cusumano, sophomore – WR/DB
88 – Alex Crane, senior – WR/LB
89 – Rahiem Hunt, sophomore – WR/DB
(C) – denotes Team Captains
2015 Summit Hilltoppers Varsity Football Schedule
September 11 @ North Plainfield – 7 p.m.
September 18 v. Governor Livingston – 7 p.m.*
September 25 @ Warren Hills – 7 p.m.
October 3 v. Cranford – 2 p.m.
October 10 v. Roselle – 1 p.m.
October 16 @ Somerville – 7 p.m.
October 24 v. Voorhees – 2 p.m.
October 31 @ Rahway – 1 p.m.
November 7 v. Hillside – 2 p.m.
November 14 – NJSIAA Sectional
November 21 – NJSIAA Sectional Semi Final
December 4 – NJSIAA Sectional Final
* Traditional Friday Night Lights Game
Summit football preview: Hilltoppers prepared to continue winning ways
Summit football preview: Hilltoppers prepared to continue winning ways
By: JR Parachini – Union County Sports Editor
SUMMIT – One of the most successful programs in the state since 2009 – as evidenced by a 65-4 (.942) mark since then – is prepared to continue its winning ways in 2015.
When you get Summit you know that the quarterback is ready to go right away, leading a no-huddle offense designed to prevent opposing defenses to keep up.
Back to lead Summit's Wing-T, spread attack is junior quarterback Jake Froschauer, who had a solid sophomore season after taking over for Ryan Richson after Richson went down with a concussion injury.
"Jake had a great summer," third-year head coach Kevin Kostibos said. "He put on 30 pounds, got himself in our weight room and now has a great command of our offense.
Froschauer completed 45-of-93 passes (48 percent) last year for 688 yards, seven touchdowns and seven interceptions.
"He can run and throw, he's a great leader and the kids respect him," Kostibos said. "He's a game-changer."
Froschauer is joined by senior linemen Matteo diMayorca and Donovan Cahill as Summit's lone returing offensive starters. diMayorca, a tackle, has given Harvard a verbal commitment. Cahill, Summit's center, is one of three Cahill brothers on the varsity roster, the others being twin Garrett, a senior wide receiver, and younger brother Kevin, a sophomore lineman.
"Our offensive line is strong," Kostibos said. "diMayorca is a scholarship player and Cahill is the leader of 7-8 guys who fit a nice rotation."
Senior Robby Faris is one of the slots, with juniors Sam Zanelli and Michael Flanagan the fullbacks.
They will be among the backs to pick up the slack left behind by 2015 graduate Chris Zanelli, who last year set Summit's single-season rushing record of 1,579 yards. The previous best was Torrie Fogg's 1,374 in 1994.
"The younger kids have fit in nicely," Kostibos said. "The seniors have also meshed well with the juniors."
On defense, Summit switched from a 4-3 to a 3-4, the latter scheme designed to get to the quarterback a bit more. Former Hanover Park head coach Dan Gregory is the coordinator, succeeding Chet Parlavecchio, who is now the defensive coordinator at his high school alma mater, Delbarton.
"Dan has done a fantastic job with the kids," Kostibos said. "It's a learning process. I'm interested to see how it comes together as the season progresses."
Returning starters on defense include junior inside linebacker Liam Dougherty and senior safety Robby Faris.
Dougherty paced Summit in total tackles last year with 84, while Faris was second in interceptions with three.
NOTES: The captains are Faris, Richson and diMayorca. Richson being named one of the three captains – while he can no longer play because of concussions sustained his sophomore and junior years – was a nice touch.
"Ryan is like another coach and will work with the quarterbacks," Kostibos said.
Last year, Richson suffered a concussion in Summit's season-opener vs. North Plainfield and was not able to be cleared medically to play again.
"He's there every day," Kostibos said. "I applaud him. It's not easy to be in the position he's in."
After being in North 2, Group 3 the past three seasons and winning the section for the third and fourth time in program history in 2012 and 2013, Summit, because of an increase in enrollment, was moved up to North 2, Group 4 for the 2015 season.
That section includes two-time defending champion Phillipsburg and one other Union County school, Scotch Plains, in addition to schools like North Hunterdon, Middletown South and Long Branch.
Summit has captured North 2, Group 2 four times and North 2, Group 3 four times during the playoff era. Now the Hilltoppers can take aim at trying to make their mark in North 2, Group 4.
"I was a bit surprised when I found out we were moving up," Kostibos said. "It is what it is.
"I see it as a great opportunity for us. That section is loaded. There are a lot of big-time programs."
T Matteo diMayorca, senior, (6-5, 240)
G Michael Mahecha, junior, (6-1, 225)
C Donovan Cahill, senior, (6-0, 190)
G Justin Hong, junior, (5-9, 190)
T Matt Grange, junior, (6-3, 230)
G Spencer Frey, junior, (5-9, 215)
T Patrick Codey, junior, (6-2, 205)
QB Jake Froschauer, junior, (6-3, 175)
FB Sam Zanelli, junior, (5-9, 165)
FB Michael Flanagan, junior, (5-9, 195)
SLOT Matt Murdock, junior, (5-5, 150)
SLOT Matt Newman, senior, (5-5, 150)
SLOT Robby Faris, senior, (5-6, 160)
WR Kyle Kanaley, senior, (5-9, 180)
WR Alex Crane, senior, (6-2, 200)
WR Christian Fusco, junior, (5-9, 160)
WR Garrett Cahill, senior, (5-11, 145)
PK Jeff Chen, senior, (5-10, 155)
PK Jack Johnson, junior, (5-10, 210)
Returning starters (3): diMayorca,
Donovan Cahill, Froschauer.
NG Danny Petrela, junior, (5-10, 300)
T Matteo diMayorca, senior, (6-5, 240)
T Jonathan Ramirez, senior, (5-10, 255)
T Tyler Tomlin, junior, (6-0, 205)
OLB Craig Ackerly, junior, (5-8, 155)
OLB Peter Galuppo, junior, (5-10, 165)
OLB Tyler Gramigna, senior, (6-2, 190)
OLB Justin Hong, junior, (5-9, 190)
ILB Liam Dougherty, junior, (6-0, 215)
ILB Teddy Crawley, senior, (5-9, 185)
ILB Spencer Frey, junior, (5-9, 215)
ILB Michael Flanagan, junior, (5-9, 195)
CB Rhajon Venable, junior, (5-8, 140)
CB John Armwood, senior, (5-11, 195)
CB Wayne Johnson, senior, (5-11, 170)
CB Brendan McGinn, junior, (5-8, 155)
S Matt Murdock, junior, (5-5, 150)
S Christian Fusco, junior, (5-9, 160)
S Robby Faris, senior, (5-6, 160)
S David Medina, junior, (5-8, 155)
P Jake Froschauer, junior, (6-3, 175)
Returning starters (2): Dougherty, Faris.
Head Coach: Kevin Kostibos, since 2013.
A 1999 Hanover Park graduate.
Third season: 21-2 (.913)
Conference: Mid-State 38
Division: Raritan
Section: North 2, Group 4
Summit's last sectional title: 2013
2013: (9-2 and 5-1, second in Raritan Division)
Tatlock Field: Field Turf.
Kostibos has guided Summit to the North 2, Group 3
semifinals his first two seasons at the helm of the
Hilltoppers, including a 12-0 record and the section
title in 2013. Summit is in North 2, Group 4 this year
for the first time. Kostibos was previously an assistant
coach at Summit under the coach he played for in high
school at Hanover Park, John Liberato. Liberato is now
in his second season as an assistant coach at Kean University.
Sept. 11 at North Plainfield, 7 p.m.
Sept. 18 Gov. Livingston, 7 p.m.
Sept. 25 at Warren Hills, 7 p.m.
Oct. 3 Cranford, 2 p.m.
Oct. 10 Roselle, 1 p.m.
Oct. 16 at Somerville, 7 p.m.
Oct. 24 Voorhees, 2 p.m.
Oct. 31 at Rahway, 1 p.m.
Nov. 7 Hillside 2 p.m.
Head coach: Kevin Kostibos,
third season
(H) Summit 26, North Plainfield 0
(A) Summit 31, Gov. Livingston 7
(H) Summit 22, Warren Hills 3
(A) Cranford 33, Summit 14
(A) Summit 41, Roselle 33
(H) Summit 42, Somerville 9
(A) Summit 44, Voorhees 20
(H) Summit 30, Rahway 20
(A) Summit 35, Hillside 20
(H) Summit 29, Morris Hills 17
(H) Parsippany Hills 14, Summit 0
Head coach: Kevin Kostibos,
second season
Section: North 2, Group 3
Conference: Mid-State 38
Division: Raritan 5-1
Record: 9-2
Home: 5-1
Away: 4-1
Points for: 314
Points against: 176
Shutouts: 1
Overtime: 0-0

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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to speed detecting devices, and particularly such a device applicable to skis,
2. Description of the Prior Art
With reference to the classification of art as established in the United States Patent and Trademark Office the present invention is believed found in the general Class 73 entitled, "Measurement and Testing", and more specifically in subclass 490. A search in this field has revealed the U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,505,878 and 4,262,537. The devices taught by these patents must be fastened to the ski with screws and must both be mechanically powered by the transmission of the torque from teethed wheels, thereby adding the impedance of the measuring device to the natural operation of the ski.
As the skill of the skier increases such subtleties as the sharpness of a ski edge or even the condition of the wax on the ski bottom become critical when maneuvering at high speeds. Olympic skiing events are frequently decided by one-hundredths of a second. Such a skier would surely appreciate being able to instantly evaluate the effectiveness of a new technique while practising. However, the means for such an indication would have to have a minimal retarding effect upon the skier's forward travel and would have to be placed where it would not alter the ability of a ski edge to cut when making a turn or the like.
It is not unusual for a skier to have different skis for different environmental conditions. It would be desirable for the device described above to be easily transferrable from ski to ski and due to the high cost of skis, for the mounting means to not damage the ski. The ability to remove the device conveniently is also appealing from a security standpoint because the ski could then be left unattended while the skier relaxed elsewhere.
Cross-country skiing affords the skier an opportunity to explore areas that are substantially inaccessible by other practical means. This physically exerting sport is often combined with outdoor camping resulting in long lasting excursions many miles from civilization. The weather in such areas can be quite unpredictable and is capable of rendering conditions whereby a skier could not visually recognize landmarks or previous tracks in the snow. A device capable of measuring the distance skied could enable a skier to know his location at all times and to keep traveling with a compass and map. Owing to the nature of cross-country skiing, such a device should be light and compact so as not to add a significant amount of weight to the ski upon which it is mounted.
It is the object of this invention to provide an accurate indication of speed and/or distance to a skier of snow and/or water to accomplish the results enumerated above.
It is a further object of this invention to provide a nonmechanical method of powering the means for obtaining and displaying speed and/or distance so as to have a minimum negative effect upon the natural performance of the ski.
It is a still further object of this invention to provide a means for displaying the speed and/or distance digitally so as to provide the information at a glance.
It is a still further object of this invention to provide a demountable method of mounting the present device to the ski that does not require the use of tools or cause physical damage to the ski.
It is a still further object of this invention to embody the device as simply and as economically as possible so as to make the device amenable to mass production techniques.
The invention possesses other objects and features of advantages, some of which with the foregoing, will be apparent from the following description and the drawings. It is to be understood however that the invention is not limited to the embodiment illustrated and described, since it may be embodied in various forms within the scope of the appended claims.
In terms of broad inclusion, this invention employs a microcomputer that calculates speeds of and/or the distance traveled by a skier with a minimum effect on the natural performance and/or cosmetics of the ski.
This device is contained and protected by a housing that is directly attached to the ski. The housing is comprised of a top half and a bottom half the union of which is sealed by a gasket. Clips are disposed around the periphery of the assembled housing halves to provide pressure necessary to form a good gasket seal.
A toothed wheel attached to a shaft constrained by the housing to rotate about an axis lateral to the ski is positioned at the rear and extended over the back of, the ski. The wheel is positioned in such a way that it makes contact with the snow or water, thereby causing the wheel to rotate when the assembly moves in the direction of the axis of the ski. Two permanent magnets are attached to the wheel. A non-contact sensor, such as a Hall effect device, is mounted in the housing of the device in such a way as to sense the passage of the magnets in the wheel. Hall effect sensors detect magnetic field changes. The magnets are placed in the wheel such that on a given face of the wheel the North pole of one magnet will be pointed out while the South pole of the other magnet faces out. A signal is sent to the microprocessor when the sensor detects that the magnetic field has changed back to its original polarity, thereby indicating a wheel rotation.
The microcomputer is employed to both time and count wheel rotation periods. These data along with the known circumference of the wheel are then used to calculate quantities such as the maximum speed, an average speed over a selected period of time, the total distance traveled during a selected period of time, or the speed last calculated. Results of the above calculations are displayed digitally.
FIG. 1 is a top plan view of the device mounted on the rear of the ski.
FIG. 2 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of the device mounted on a ski taken in the planes indicated by the broken line 2--2 in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view taken in the plane indicated by the line 3--3 in FIG. 3.
FIG. 4 is a detailed view of the portion of the device encircled by the line 4--4 in FIG. 1 so as to display otherwise hidden features.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken in the plane indicated by the line 5--5 in FIG. 2.
The device is contained and protected by a two-part, hollow, elongated, plastic housing. This housing is comprised of a top half 1 and a bottom half 2 as best depicted in FIG. 2. FIGS. 1 to 3 illustrate how clips 3 hold the top housing half 1 against the bottom housing half 2 and also compress a gasket 4 which serves to seal the union against contaminants such as water. The gasket 4 also clamps the printed circuit board 5 tightly in place against the bottom housing half 2. The top housing half has two apertures. FIGS. 1 and 2 show the window aperture 6 which permits viewing of the digital display 7 which is attached to the printed circuit board 5 below. FIG. 4 shows the flexible lead aperture 8 through which the flexible lead 9 is passed. The flexible lead 9 is a part of one of the layers of the multilayered top panel 10, which is attached with pressure-sensitive adhesive 11 to the top housing half 1. The top panel 10 contains membrane switches 12 which are used to control the functions of the device. The portion of the top panel that covers the window aperture 10 is transparent and forms a display window 13. Both the window aperture 6 and the flexible lead aperture 8 are completely covered by the top panel which extends sufficiently beyond them to form a protective seal when the panel is pressed down and adheres itself to the top housing half.
FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate how the device is attached to a ski 14. Two thin plastic strips 15 have pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side and a dense pattern of bulb-headed stems, which exetend on axes perpendicular to the plane of the plastic strip, on the other side. One plastic strip is adhered to the top face and rear end of a ski while the other plastic strip is adhered to the bottom side of the bottom housing half 2. When the device is pressed down upon the ski such that the plastic strip on the bottom of the divice is over the plastic strip on the ski, the two plastic strips engage positively with each other forming a secure method of holding the device to the ski that does not cause permanent damage to the ski such as with screw holes. For the purpose of explanation, this fastening system may be thought of as a kind of plastic VELCRO (VELCRO is a registered trademark).
Means are provided to attach to the device a restraint, such as a strap or cord, which may also be attached to the ski, such as to the binding of the ski. This restraint ring 16 is an integral part of the bottom housing half 2. In the event of an accident whereby the device could become dislodged from the primary fastening system comprised of the two plastic strips, the device could still remain attached to the ski by virtue of said restraint which would prevent the device from being flung off to either strike someone or become lost. The restraint should not attach the device directly to the skier as this could result in injury to the skier in the event of such an accident.
FIG. 5 illustrates the toothed wheel 17 tightly attached to the stainless steel shaft 18 and to the magnets 19. The shaft, hence the wheel, is free to rotate in the recesses of the bifurcated part of the plastic housing that are formed when the top housing half 1 is attached to the bottom housing half 2. An economical bearing of sufficient quality is thus formed allowing the wheel to rotate with respect to the device and ski. The Hall effect sensor 20 is supported in the top housing half 1 as shown in FIG. 2. The sensor is placed so that it may detect magnetic field changes induced by the passage of the magnets attached to the wheel. For example, in FIG. 5 let the top magnet be oriented so that its North pole points out of the right hand face of the toothed wheel 17 while the bottom magnet is oriented so that its South pole points out of this same side. A rotation of the wheel will be indicated by the Hall effect sensor 20 when the magnetic field is sensed to have changed back to its original polarity. This indication is then sent to the microcomputor 21 via the conductive leads (not shown) of the Hall effect sensor 20.
FIG. 3 exaggerates the protrusion of the wheel from the plane formed by the bottom of the ski. This is done so that the wheel may be more easily recognized as such. In actuality, the wheel would only extend about one-sixteenth of an inch.
The cross-sectional view of the device in FIG. 2 shows the major components of the printed circuit board 5. They comprise the microcomputer 21, a battery 22, and the digital display 7. Other support electronics such as resistors, capacitors and a crystal are not shown in order to simplify the figure.
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|International Classification
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|European Classification
|May 16, 1989
|Maintenance fee reminder mailed
|Jun 5, 1989
|Surcharge for late payment
|Jun 5, 1989
|Fee payment
Year of fee payment: 4
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Siddhartha: Lektüre- Und Interpretationshilfeby Hermann Hesse
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Siddhartha is Hermann Hesse's classic account of one man's search for enlightenment. Siddartha is a young man born into a Brahmin family during the time of the Buddha. Rather than take up the mantle which his advantages of birth have afforded him, he begins a lifelong journey through the very extremes of existence. From asceticism and spiritual devotion to immersion in physical pleasure, Siddartha finds that life's meaning continues to elude him. A chance encounter at the river may hold the key. Hesse's allegory, while steeped in the religion and philosophy of the East, is a highly personal look at the world and our place in it.
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Chapter One
Chapter 1
The Son of the Brahmin
In the shade of the house, in the sunlight on the riverbank where the boats were moored, in the shade of the sal wood and the shade of the fig tree, Siddhartha grew up, the Brahmin's handsome son, the young falcon, together with his friend Govinda, the son of a Brahmin. Sunlight darkened his fair shoulders on the riverbank as he bathed, performed the holy ablutions, the holy sacrifices. Shade poured into his dark eyes in the mango grove as he played with the other boys, listened to his mother's songs, performed the holy sacrifices, heard the teachings of his learned father and the wise men's counsels. Siddhartha had long since begun to join in the wise men's counsels, to practice with Govinda the art of wrestling with words, to practice with Govinda the art of contemplation, the duty of meditation. He had mastered Om, the Word of Words, learned to speak it soundlessly into himself while drawing a breath, to speak it out soundlessly as his breath was released, his soul collected, brow shining with his mind's clear thought. He had learned to feel Atman's presence at the core of his being, inextinguishable, one with the universe.
Joy leaped into his father's heart at the thought of his son, this studious boy with his thirst for knowledge; he envisioned him growing up to be a great wise man andpriest, a prince among Brahmins.
Delight leaped into his mother's breast when she beheld him, watched him as he walked and sat and stood, Siddhartha, the strong handsome boy walking on slender legs, greeting her with flawless grace.
Love stirred in the hearts of the young Brahmin girls when Siddhartha walked through the streets of their town with his radiant brow, his regal eye, his narrow hips.
But none of them loved him more dearly than Govinda, his friend, the Brahmin's son. He loved Siddhartha's eyes and his sweet voice, loved the way he walked and the flawless grace of his movements; he loved all that Siddhartha did and all he said and most of all he loved his mind, his noble, passionate thoughts, his ardent will, his noble calling. Govinda knew: This would be no ordinary Brahmin, no indolent pen pusher overseeing the sacrifices, no greedy hawker of incantations, no vain, shallow orator, no wicked, deceitful priest, and no foolish, good sheep among the herd of the multitude. Nor did he, Govinda, have any intention of becoming such a creature, one of the tens of thousands of ordinary Brahmins. His wish was to follow Siddhartha, the beloved, splendid one. And if Siddhartha should ever become a god, if he were ever to take his place among the Radiant Ones, Govinda wished to follow him, as his friend, his companion, his servant, his spear bearer, his shadow.
Thus was Siddhartha beloved by all. He brought them all joy, filled them with delight.
To himself, though, Siddhartha brought no joy, gave no delight. Strolling along the rosy pathways of the fig garden, seated in the blue-tinged shade of the Grove of Contemplation, washing his limbs in the daily expiatory baths, performing sacrifices in the deep-shadowed mango wood, with his gestures of flawless grace, he was beloved by all, a joy to all, yet was his own heart bereft of joy. Dreams assailed him, and troubled thoughts--eddying up from the waves of the river, sparkling down from the stars at night, melting out of the sun's rays; dreams came to him, and a disquiet of the soul wafting in the smoke from the sacrifices, murmuring among the verses of the Rig-Veda, welling up in the teachings of the old Brahmins.
Siddhartha had begun to harbor discontent. He had begun to feel that his father's love and the love of his mother, even the love of his friend Govinda, would not always and forever suffice to gladden him, content him, sate him, fulfill him. He had begun to suspect that his venerable father and his other teachers, all wise Brahmins, had already given him the richest and best part of their wisdom, had already poured their plenty into his waiting vessel, yet the vessel was not full: His mind was not content, his soul not at peace, his heart restless. The ablutions were good, but they were only water; they could not wash away sin, could not quench his mind's thirst or dispel his heart's fear. The sacrifices and the invocations of the gods were most excellent--but was this all? Did the sacrifices bring happiness? And what of the gods? Was it really Prajapati who had created the world? Was it not rather Atman, He, the Singular, the One and Only? Weren't the gods mere shapes, creations like you and me, subject to time, transitory? And was it then good, was it proper, was it meaningful, a noble act, to sacrifice to the gods? To whom else should one sacrifice, to whom else show devotion, if not to Him, the Singular, Atman? And where was Atman to be found, where did He reside, where did His eternal heart lie beating? Where else but within oneself, in the innermost indestructible core each man carries inside him. But where, where was this Self, this innermost, utmost thing? It was not flesh and bone, it was not thought and not consciousness, at least according to the wise men's teachings. Where was it then, where? To penetrate to this point, to reach the Self, oneself, Atman--could there be any other path worth seeking? Yet this was a path no one was showing him; it was a path no one knew, not his father, not the teachers and wise men, not the holy songs intoned at the sacrifices! They knew everything, these Brahmins and their holy books, everything, and they had applied themselves to everything, more than everything: to the creation of the world, the origins of speech, of food, of inhalation and exhalation; to the orders of the senses, the deeds of the gods--they knew infinitely many things--but was there value in knowing all these things without knowing the One, the Only thing, that which was important above all else, that was, indeed, the sole matter of importance?
To be sure, many verses in the holy books, above all the Upanishads of the Sama-Veda, spoke of this innermost, utmost thing: splendid verses. "Your soul is the entire world" was written there, and it was written as well that in sleep, the deepest sleep, man entered the innermost core of his being and dwelt in Atman. There was glorious wisdom in these verses; all the knowledge of the wisest men was collected here in magic words, pure as the honey collected by bees. It was not to be disregarded, this massive sum of knowledge that had been collected here by countless generations of wise Brahmins.
But where were the Brahmins, where the priests, where the wise men or penitents who had succeeded not merely in knowing this knowledge but in living it? Where was the master who had been able to transport his own being-at-home-in-Atman from sleep to the waking realm, to life, to all his comings and goings, his every word and deed?
Siddhartha knew a great many venerable Brahmins, above all his father, a pure, learned, utterly venerable man. Worthy of admiration was his father, still and regal his bearing, his life pure, his words full of wisdom; fine and noble thoughts resided in his brow. But even he, who was possessed of such knowledge, did he dwell in bliss, did he know peace? Was not he too only a seeker, a man tormented by thirst? Was he not compelled to drink again and again from the holy springs, a thirsty man drinking in the sacrifices, the books, the dialogues of the Brahmins? Why must he, who was without blame, wash away sin day after day, labor daily to cleanse himself, each day anew? Was not Atman within him? Did not the ancient source of all springs flow within his own heart? This was what must be found, the fountainhead within one's own being; you had to make it your own! All else was searching, detour, confusion.
Such was the nature of Siddhartha's thoughts; this was his thirst, this his sorrow.
Often he recited to himself the words of a Chandogya Upanishad: "Verily, the name of the Brahman is Satyam; truly, he who knows this enters each day into the heavenly world." It often seemed near at hand, this heavenly world, but never once had he succeeded in reaching it, in quenching that final thirst. And of all the wise and wisest men he knew and whose teachings he enjoyed, not a single one had succeeded in reaching it, this heavenly world; not one had fully quenched that eternal thirst.
"Govinda," Siddhartha said to his friend. "Govinda, beloved one, come under the banyan tree with me; let us practice samadhi."
To the banyan they went and sat down beneath it, Siddhartha here and Govinda at a distance of twenty paces. As he sat down, ready to speak the Om, Siddhartha murmured this verse:
"Om is the bow; the arrow is soul.
Brahman is the arrow's mark;
Strike it with steady aim."
When the usual time for the meditation exercise had passed, Govinda arose. Evening had come; it was time to begin the ablutions of the eventide. He called Siddhartha's name; Siddhartha gave no answer. Siddhartha sat rapt, his eyes fixed unmoving upon a far distant point; the tip of his tongue stuck out from between his teeth; he seemed not to be breathing. Thus he sat, cloaked in samadhi, thinking Om, his soul an arrow on its way to Brahman.
One day, Samanas passed through Siddhartha's town: ascetic pilgrims, three gaunt lifeless men, neither old nor young, with bloody, dust-covered shoulders, all but naked, singed by the sun, shrouded in isolation, foreign to the world and hostile to it, strangers and wizened jackals among men. The hot breath of air that followed them bore the scent of silent passion, a duty that meant destruction, the merciless eradication of ego.
In the evening, when the hour of contemplation had passed, Siddhartha said to Govinda, "Tomorrow morning, my friend, Siddhartha will go to the Samanas. He will become a Samana."
Govinda turned pale when he heard these words and saw in his friend's impassive face a resolve as unwavering as an arrow shot from the bow. At once, with a single glance, Govinda realized: Now it is beginning, now Siddhartha is on his way, now his destiny is beginning to bud and, along with it, mine as well. And he turned as pale as a dried-out banana peel.
"Oh, Siddhartha," he cried, "will your father permit this?"
Siddhartha glanced over at him like a man awakening. Swift as an arrow he read Govinda's soul, read the fear, read the devotion.
"Oh, Govinda," he said softly, "let us not squander words. Tomorrow at daybreak I begin the life of a Samana. Speak no more of it."
Siddhartha went into the room where his father was seated upon a mat made of bast fiber; he came up behind him and remained standing there until his father felt there was someone behind him. "Is that you, Siddhartha?" the Brahmin said. "Then say what you have come here to say."
Said Siddhartha, "With your permission, my father. I have come to tell you that it is my wish to leave your house tomorrow and join the ascetics. I must become a Samana. May my father not be opposed to my wish."
The Brahmin was silent and remained silent so long that the stars drifted in the small window and changed their shape before the silence in the room reached its end. Mute and motionless stood the son with his arms crossed, mute and motionless upon his mat sat the father, and the stars moved across the sky. Then the father said, "It is not fitting for a Brahmin to utter sharp, angry words. But my heart is filled with displeasure. I do not wish to hear this request from your lips a second time."
Slowly the Brahmin rose to his feet. Siddhartha stood in silence with his arms crossed.
"Why do you wait here?" the father asked.
"You know why I wait," Siddhartha replied.
Full of displeasure, the father left the room; full of displeasure, he went to his bed and lay down.
An hour later, as no sleep would enter his eyes, the Brahmin got up, paced back and forth, and went out of the house. He looked through the small window of the room and saw Siddhartha standing there, his arms crossed, unmoving. The light cloth of his tunic was shimmering pale. His heart full of disquiet, the father went back to bed.
An hour later, as no sleep would yet enter his eyes, the Brahmin got up once more, paced back and forth, and went out of the house. The moon had risen. He looked through the window into the room; there stood Siddhartha, unmoving, his arms crossed, moonlight gleaming on his bare shins. His heart full of apprehension, the father returned to bed.
An hour later, and again two hours later, he went out and looked through the small window to see Siddhartha standing there: in the moonlight, in the starlight, in the darkness. He went again from hour to hour, in silence, looked into the room, and saw his son standing there unmoving, and his heart filled with anger, with disquiet, with trepidation, with sorrow.
And in the last hour of night before day began, he got up once more, went into the room, and saw the youth standing there; he looked tall to him and like a stranger.
"Siddhartha," he said, "why do you wait here?"
"You know why."
"Will you remain standing here, waiting, until day comes, noon comes, evening comes?"
"I will remain standing here, waiting."
"You will grow tired, Siddhartha."
"I will grow tired."
"You will fall asleep, Siddhartha."
"I will not fall asleep."
"You will die, Siddhartha."
"I will die."
"And you would rather die than obey your father?"
"Siddhartha has always obeyed his father."
"So you will give up your plan?"
"Siddhartha will do as his father instructs him."
The first light of day fell into the room. The Brahmin saw that Siddhartha's knees were trembling quietly. In Siddhartha's face he saw no trembling; his eyes gazed into the distance straight before him. The father realized then that Siddhartha was no longer with him in the place of his birth. His son had already left him behind.<
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Meet the Author
Hermann Hesse was born in 1877 in Calw, Germany. He was the son and grandson of Protestant missionaries and was educated in religious schools until the age of thirteen, when he dropped out of school. At age eighteen he moved to Basel, Switzerland, to work as a bookseller and lived in Switzerland for most of his life. His early novels include Peter Camenzind (1904), Beneath the Wheel (1906), Gertrud (1910), and Rosshalde (1914). During this period Hesse married and had three sons.
During World War I Hesse worked to supply German prisoners of war with reading materials and expressed his pacifist leanings in antiwar tracts and novels. Hesse's lifelong battles with depression drew him to study Freud during this period and, later, to undergo analysis with Jung. His first major literary success was the novel Demian (1919).
When Hesse's first marriage ended, he moved to Montagnola, Switzerland, where he created his best-known works: Siddhartha (1922), Steppenwolf (1927), Narcissus and Goldmund (1930), Journey to the East (1932), and The Glass Bead Game (1943). Hesse won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1946. He died in 1962 at the age of eighty-five.
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Herman Hesses' novel depicts the journey of a boy who seeks knowledge and wisdom and quickly finds himself in times of love, devotion, and wisdom. Determined to find his path to enlightenment he witnesses and encounters the hardships which include the path of addiction and trials of his runaway son consumed by greed. Even through all his heartache he is lead by his guide, a mysterious ferryman, through his losses and recuperates by finally achieving his greatest wishes. Siddhartha shows us that the real goal in life is to be complete and always accept your hardships because in the end it is all worth it.
This is an amazing little treat, that you don`t want to miss out on. I like Herman Hesse anyway and it was by complete accident that I found this book. It is short, but you get immersed. A few things about the author: Hesse is a Nobel Prize laureate, born in Germany, but a Swiss writer.He wrote Siddharta in 1922. He had previously, back in the 1910s, visited India.The story focuses on Siddharta, the son of a Brahmin, who leaves his home (the story takes place in Nepal around the time of Gautama Buddha) in search of enlightenment and it recounts the experiences, the events that lead him to reach nirvana. The stories, the people, the events that he encounters all add up to him reaching a deeper understanding of the universe. In the beginning of the story, he actually meets Gautama (Gotama) Buddha, who by then reached the perfect state and listens to his teaching, but decides that he should learn to reach enlightment through his own experiences, not someone else`s teachings. The style is quite simple, yet at times it reaches almost poetic heights. As I mentioned earlier, this is a very short novel, but it took a long time (and surely a long spiritual journey) for the author to write. I highly recommend Siddharta, and other works of Herman Hesse as well.
I read this recently during a painful break-up/separation from my wife. At the time I was convinced we were getting divorced. Reading this book made me realize that I was going to be fine whatever the outcome. Once I stopped pouting around and enjoyed life with or without my wife, she came back. I credit this book with saving my marriage.
Great book, lousy version! Full of typos, misspellings, repeated words and gibberish. A rip off even at 99 cents. It looks like they simply scanned someone else's and then never bothered to proof or even spell check. I'd like to get my money back from BN if I could figure out how.
Whoa!! That was such a good story. Had to read for school and didnt expect to like it. I loved it and definitely recommend. Really makes you think.
If you are looking for your own spiritual journey... you will be inspired after reading this book. Simple and meaningful. Definitely one of my all time favorites!
I'm going to look for a different edition, maybe not an e-version because I can't get through mine from Classic Gems Publishing. I've read Herman Hesse before. This isn't Herman Hesse. This reads like someone ran his manuscript through Google translate and then sprinkled commas EVERYWHERE.
Read this book.
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by Bruce GerencserIf you are unfamiliar with the Jack Schaap story, please read these posts.In a few weeks, we will all learn exactly how long Jack Schaap, disgraced Independent Fundamentalist Baptist (IFB) pastor of First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, will be behind bars. Some people think Schaap should be castrated and locked up for … [Read more...]
As Iron Sharpens Iron
by Betty CruxSome individuals, it seems, have been granted a God-ordained license to criticize.When I moved after college, I began work for a certain restaurant known for its chicken appendages and orange shorts. Now before your start clutching your chest, I'm not here to debate the morality … [Read more...]
Quoting Quiverfull: Love is a Choice?
Voddie Baucham from his book "Family Driven Faith" Many of us have completely divorced the concept of love from the mind and will. We speak of the heart as though it were the opposite of the mind and the will when in fact the mind and will are precisely … [Read more...]
Quoting Quiverfull: Older Single Women?
Jonathan Lindvall of Bold Christian Living Still, Biblically, the parents' role (and particularly that of a woman's father) is very significant. I suppose it is theoretically conceivable the Lord would lead a woman to enter a betrothal covenant and marry without her father's … [Read more...]
The Purity Conversation – My Two Cents
by Kristen RosserIt appears to have started with a blog post called I am Damaged Goods by Sarah Bessey, in which she says:In the face of our sexually-dysfunctional culture, the Church longs to stand as an outpost of God's ways of love … [Read more...]
Bible Spice & Blame Shifting – Adventures in Recovery
by Calulu"Tell me what you want, what you really, really want.." - The Spice Girls from their song "Wannabe"One of those many things I've come to view differently after leaving Patriarchal Fundamentalism is the tendency of those I was around to blame … [Read more...]
by SamanthaBetty, Joan and Peggy from the AMC show "Mad Men"(Editors note: Betty Draper Francis is one of the clearest representations of what the old fashioned complimentarism that patriarchal religions push as the only answer.}The first time I ever heard … [Read more...]
Quoting Quiverfull: Helicopter Parenting?
by Mary Pride in Homeschool World 2008 You might be thinking, "Who cares how a bunch of rich snobs raise their kids?"The reason I brought all this up is that today's middle-class homeschooling (and other) parents are in the same boat as yesterday's Harvard parents.They knew that the right … [Read more...]
True Love Waits
by Betty Crux If there is anything I have very, very vivid memories of, it's youth group at either church we attended. I was a loser, no getting around it. I wasn't good looking, and my parents weren't helping that fact. I had … [Read more...]


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The importance of international law has grown in an increasingly global world. States and their citizens are interconnected and depend on each other to enforce and comply with international law to meet common goals. Despite the expanding presence of international law, the question that remains is whether international law matters. Do individuals comply with international law? And when they comply, do they comply because they fear penalties or because they desire to behave appropriately? This Article presents results from a randomized field experiment designed to investigate these questions. Major findings include that roughly one in seven international actors is willing to violate international law and that the existence of penalties actually motivates some actors to break international law in greater numbers. In the first and largest global field experiment to date, this Article not only advances the scope of research methods generally, but also marks new ground by providing theoretical insights into the central questions of international law.
Print Issue Volume 97 - No. 3
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